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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Goro Majima (ranked 24654 p4p, 3729 weight class) and Kado Seyama (ranked 663 p4p, 467 weight class). Majima's entrance music is GET TO THE TOP (Remix of THE END). A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Goro Majima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kado Seyama!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seyama looks to score with a jab to the body but Majima is just out of range.
A punch combination from Majima misses.
Majima throws a combination that misses
and Seyama counters with a nice double leg into side control. Majima won't be happy with that.
Majima tries to escape but Seyama is in control.
Majima knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Seyama on the ground.
Seyama is looking to take a break and control but Majima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Majima is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seyama working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Majima is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seyama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Majima's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Seyama is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Majima is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Majima wants to get back to his feet.
Seyama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Seyama is trying to get an arm triangle but Majima is defending well.
Majima is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seyama is looking to take a break and control but Majima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Majima is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Seyama asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Seyama trying to control the action but Majima is working from the bottom.
Seyama is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Majima is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majima wants to get back to his feet but Seyama drags him back down.
Seyama working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Majima is trying to buck Seyama off.
Majima is not content to let Seyama control the position.
Majima is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Seyama is controlling him well.
Seyama throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Majima is trying to get back to his feet.
Seyama has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gym Goroshi London. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Seyama wants to control but Majima is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Majima defending against the ground and pound.
Majima wants to get back to his feet.
Seyama is looking to take a break and control but Majima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Seyama is trying to get an arm triangle but Majima is defending well.
Seyama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Majima tries to escape but Seyama is in control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Seyama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seyama working the ground and pound but Majima is defending the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kado Seyama dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Majima lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Majima misses with a series of wild punches.
Seyama swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Majima counter with a right hand.
Majima looks to throw the jab but Seyama is out of range.
Seyama changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Majima lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Seyama circles away quickly and effectively.
Majima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majima misses with a combination
so Seyama counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Majima pushes Seyama off and scrambles back to his feet.
Goro Majima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seyama throws an overhand right that lands on Majima's shoulder, as Majima tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seyama shoots in for a takedown but Majima shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Seyama just misses with a punch to the body.
Majima misses with an uppercut.
Seyama tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Seyama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Majima.
Seyama shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Majima as he avoids it easily.
A jab from Majima misses.
Seyama misses with a hook to the body
and Seyama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Seyama avoids the body shot from Majima.
Goro Majima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seyama shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Majima defends it nicely.
Goro Majima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kado Seyama.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seyama just misses with a punch to the body.
Seyama takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Seyama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Majima throwing a counter right hand but Seyama manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Seyama.
Goro Majima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Majima works the jab nicely.
Majima throws a lazy right hand but Seyama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Majima misses its intended target.
Seyama showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Majima.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Majima.
Seyama feints the counter takedown.
Majima throws an off balance right hand
and Seyama counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Majima!
Majima wants to get back to his feet.
Seyama working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Majima wants to get back to his feet but Seyama drags him back down.
Seyama is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Majima is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Majima wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Seyama wants to control but Majima is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seyama is working to tighten his grip on Majima's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Majima has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Seyama is really squeezing tight and eventually Majima passes out! Seyama breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kado Seyama!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kado Seyama thanked Kore Fight Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christof Rollo (ranked 3130 p4p, 5091 weight class) and Jomar Habbestano (ranked 399 p4p, 563 weight class). Rollo comes to the cage accompanied by dis. Habbestano has chosen Eye Of The Tiger as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christof Rollo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jomar Habbestano!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rollo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Habbestano.
Habbestano shoots in but no luck this time.
Rollo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Habbestano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rollo avoids it really well and circles away.
Rollo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rollo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Christof Rollo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jomar Habbestano.
Rollo throws a leg kick which misses Habbestano's front leg but catches the back leg as Habbestano tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Habbestano misses with a low kick.
Rollo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Habbestano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rollo. Rollo obviously looking to wear him down.
Habbestano shoots for a takedown but Rollo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Habbestano fails with a takedown attempt.
Habbestano tries for a takedown but Rollo circles away easily
and Rollo counters with a nice leg kick.
Christof Rollo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rollo scores with a kick to the midsection.
That kick from Rollo tenderised Habbestano's leg. Habbestano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rollo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rollo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Habbestano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rollo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Habbestano doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rollo counters with a body kick.
Habbestano looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rollo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rollo scoring well with a low kick there.
Habbestano shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rollo counters with a thumping low kick.
Habbestano shoots in but no luck this time.
Rollo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crunch! Rollo slams his shin into Habbestano's torso.
Habbestano dives in and grabs Rollo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rollo pushes down on Habbestano's head and hops out.
Rollo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Habbestano sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rollo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rollo lands a leg kick that knocks Habbestano off balance momentarily.
Rollo lands with a slapping head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rollo.
Habbestano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Habbestano backs away, Rollo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Habbestano looks to clinch
and Rollo counters with an inside leg kick.
Rollo connects with an inside leg kick.
Rollo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Habbestano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rollo can pounce on him.
Jomar Habbestano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Habbestano shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rollo counters with a nice leg kick.
Rollo throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rollo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It appears Rollo was looking to counter with a kick there.
Rollo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Habbestano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Habbestano just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRollo.
Rollo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Habbestano misses with a takedown attempt
and Rollo counters with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christof Rollo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rollo thumps Habbestano with a low kick.
Habbestano clinches with his opponent.
Habbestano tries for a takedown but Rollo manages to get underhooks.
Habbestano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rollo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Habbestano shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rollo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rollo is looking to slow Habbestano down with leg kicks.
Rollo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Rollo.
Habbestano fails with the takedown
and Rollo counters with a head kick. That will keep Habbestano thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Christof Rollo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jomar Habbestano.
Habbestano is breathing heavily.
Habbestano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollo connects with a high kick.
A nice leg kick from Rollo, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick lands for Rollo.
Rollo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Habbestano can do to turn this around?
Rollo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Habbestano looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rollo is pulling down on Habbestano's head. It's preventing any offense from Habbestano, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Habbestano won't allow Rollo to get back to his feet.
Rollo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rollo tries to get out of the position.
Habbestano with a nice head shot there.
Rollo keeping full guard, as Habbestano tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rollo wants to stand up but Habbestano is controlling him.
Rollo is trying to keep Habbestano in close.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Habbestano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rollo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Habbestano shoots for a double leg takedown but Rollo sprawls well. He's pushed Habbestano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rollo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Habbestano just manages to avoid it.
Rollo lands a leg kick that knocks Habbestano off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Habbestano fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rollo half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Habbestano crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rollo - the referee stops the clock and Habbestano gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rollo. Habbestano manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A good leg kick by Rollo.
Habbestano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rollo.
Rollo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Habbestano misses with a takedown attempt
and Rollo counters with a big head kick but Habbestano shrugs it off.
Nice sprawl there from Rollo as Habbestano shoots in.
Rollo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Habbestano darts in trying to clinch
and Rollo counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Habbestano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rollo.
Habbestano shoots in for a takedown but Rollo shows good takedown defense.
Rollo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rollo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Habbestano.
Habbestano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rollo avoids it really well and circles away.
Rollo throws a head kick that Habbestano semi-blocks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christof Rollo dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rollo thumps Habbestano with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Rollo.
Rollo thumps Habbestano with a low kick.
Habbestano fails with the takedown
and Rollo counters with a good low kick that Habbestano was not able to check.
Rollo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rollo counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Habbestano with a poor takedown
and Rollo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Habbestano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Habbestano misses with a takedown
and Rollo counters with a leg kick.
Christof Rollo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jomar Habbestano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rollo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rollo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Habbestano.
Habbestano gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rollo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Habbestano misses with a takedown
and Rollo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rollo with a nice calf kick.
Rollo lands a head kick!
Crunch! Rollo slams his shin into Habbestano's torso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Habbestano wants to clinch.
Rollo lands a high kick!
Christof Rollo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rollo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rollo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice body kick there by Rollo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Habbestano has his takedown stuffed
and Rollo counters with a good low kick that Habbestano was not able to check.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rollo. Habbestano shrugs it off though.
Habbestano shoots in looking for a takedown. Rollo tries to sprawl out of it but Habbestano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rollo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rollo tried to counter with a leg kick but Habbestano avoided it.
Rollo connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollo with the inside leg kick.
Habbestano shoots in for a double leg but Rollo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Habbestano fails with the takedown
and Rollo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Habbestano is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rollo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rollo scores with a head kick. Habbestano tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Habbestano takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Habbestano shoots in but no luck this time.
Rollo lands a leg kick that knocks Habbestano off balance momentarily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rollo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christof Rollo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rollo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:25
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:25
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christof Rollo!
Our winner, Christof Rollo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Jomar Habbestano spoke after the fight, saying 'I was bested tonight. I'll try to make sure this never happens again. I'll be back, I assure you. Thanks for coming out to watch me fight guys!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edmund Shklyarskiy (ranked 3064 p4p, 3383 weight class) and Fletch Brandis (ranked 75 p4p, 86 weight class). Brandis has chosen Lynyrd Skynyrd : The Ballad of Curtis Loew as his entrance music. Fletch Brandis will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edmund Shklyarskiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Fletch Brandis!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Shklyarskiy there.
Brandis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A right-left combo lands from Brandis.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brandis.
Shklyarskiy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brandis.
Brandis shoots for a double leg takedown but Shklyarskiy sprawls well. He's pushed Brandis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brandis throws a series of punches but Shklyarskiy avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Brandis.
Brandis just misses with a punch to the body.
Shklyarskiy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brandis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shklyarskiy lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shklyarskiy throws an overhand right that lands on Brandis's shoulder, as Brandis tries to avoid the shot.
Shklyarskiy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shklyarskiy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brandis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brandis moves away from the strike by Shklyarskiy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shklyarskiy missing with a left hand there. Brandis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shklyarskiy throws a jab but it's blocked by Brandis.
Shklyarskiy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice sprawl there from Shklyarskiy as Brandis shoots in.
Edmund Shklyarskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fletch Brandis.
Shklyarskiy moves out of range as Brandis strikes.
Shklyarskiy lands with a nice combination. Brandis backs away looking to recover.
Brandis misses with a double jab.
A shot to the liver by Shklyarskiy. Beautiful body shot.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Shklyarskiy enables Brandis to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shklyarskiy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Shklyarskiy is wriggling around but Brandis manages to pass to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shklyarskiy is trying to stand.
Shklyarskiy wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandis seems to be working for a kimura but Shklyarskiy defends the submission attempt.
Shklyarskiy tries to get to full guard but Brandis has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is working for a kimura but Shklyarskiy is defending it quite comfortably.
Shklyarskiy is trying to stand back up but Brandis is controlling him
Brandis controlling the action here.
Brandis prevents Shklyarskiy from improving his position.
Brandis is looking to take a break and control but Shklyarskiy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shklyarskiy trying to hold on to Brandis's head to control him but Brandis postures up.
Shklyarskiy wants to improve his position but Brandis is controlling well.
Shklyarskiy is not content to let Brandis control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shklyarskiy tries to get to full guard but Brandis has control of the leg.
Brandis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shklyarskiy sees it coming and defends easily.
Brandis is trying to work for a kimura but Shklyarskiy is defending well.
Shklyarskiy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brandis on the ground.
Brandis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shklyarskiy sees it coming and defends easily.
Brandis is trying to control. Shklyarskiy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brandis is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Shklyarskiy pushes Brandis off looking to stand but Brandis dives back in and keeps control.
Brandis prevents Shklyarskiy from improving his position.
Shklyarskiy works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shklyarskiy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shklyarskiy tries to get out of the position.
Brandis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brandis trying to control the position from guard on top but Shklyarskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandis might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shklyarskiy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Shklyarskiy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brandis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shklyarskiy keeping moving, preventing Brandis from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Shklyarskiy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brandis is controlling him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Edmund Shklyarskiy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shklyarskiy cracks Brandis with a good jab.
Brandis throws a combination that misses
and Shklyarskiy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brandis moves out of range as Shklyarskiy strikes.
Brandis falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Shklyarskiy counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Brandis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shklyarskiy throws a jab but it's blocked by Brandis.
Despite the aggression on Brandis's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shklyarskiy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brandis.
Shklyarskiy walks into a stiff left hand from Brandis.
Shklyarskiy scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shklyarskiy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fletch Brandis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shklyarskiy misses with a wild combination.
Brandis moves out of range as Shklyarskiy strikes.
A jab from Brandis finds it's way through Shklyarskiy's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandis shoots in and drives through. Shklyarskiy sprawls well.
Shklyarskiy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandis.
Brandis misses with a two punch combination.
Brandis's corner calls for a 1-2. Brandis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brandis dodges the punch combination from Shklyarskiy.
Brandis dives in and grabs Shklyarskiy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shklyarskiy pushes down on Brandis's head and hops out.
Shklyarskiy is looking to counter punch.
Shklyarskiy just misses with a punch to the body.
Shklyarskiy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shklyarskiy misses with a hook. Brandis ducked under it nicely.
Brandis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Edmund Shklyarskiy is winning the standup battle so far.
Shklyarskiy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shklyarskiy swings for the body but Brandis moves out of range.
Brandis steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shklyarskiy.
Brandis slips under a jab.
Shklyarskiy slips a jab and a cross from Brandis.
A big left from Shklyarskiy misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shklyarskiy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brandis throws a hook to the side of Shklyarskiy's head but Shklyarskiy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brandis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shklyarskiy missing with a left hand there. Brandis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brandis unleashes a big counter combination but Shklyarskiy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brandis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Edmund Shklyarskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fletch Brandis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandis loads up on a big right hand but Shklyarskiy slips the punch.
Brandis moves out of range of the strikes.
Brandis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shklyarskiy avoids the body shot from Brandis.
Shklyarskiy scores with a one two! Brandis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Shklyarskiy dodges the punch combination from Brandis.
Brandis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Shklyarskiy misses.
Shklyarskiy misses with a few strikes there.
Brandis with the counter takedown but Shklyarskiy avoids it easily.
Brandis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brandis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brandis looks to score with a jab to the body but Shklyarskiy is just out of range.
Brandis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shklyarskiy throws out the jab.
Shklyarskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brandis moves away.
Brandis with the counter takedown but Shklyarskiy avoids it easily.
Brandis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shklyarskiy throws a hook but Brandis avoids it easily.
Shklyarskiy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brandis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shklyarskiy misses with a double jab
and Brandis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shklyarskiy misses with an uppercut. Brandis saw that one coming.
Brandis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shklyarskiy moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shklyarskiy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brandis swings for the body but Shklyarskiy moves out of range.
Shklyarskiy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shklyarskiy fails to land with a series of punches.
Shklyarskiy throws an overhand right that lands on Brandis's shoulder, as Brandis tries to avoid the shot.
Brandis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shklyarskiy lands a slapping body shot.
Brandis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brandis misses with a straight left.
Shklyarskiy misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Shklyarskiy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shklyarskiy, as that shot connected.
Shklyarskiy throws a nice looking combination but Brandis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brandis looks to land a right hand but Shklyarskiy moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Shklyarskiy misses the target.
Brandis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edmund Shklyarskiy dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Shklyarskiy takes a swing at Brandis's ribcage but misses.
Shklyarskiy swings for the body but Brandis moves out of range.
Shklyarskiy misses with a body shot.
Brandis throws out a counter right but Shklyarskiy avoids it with no problem.
Shklyarskiy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brandis.
Brandis moves out of range of the strikes.
Brandis ducks under a wild hook from Shklyarskiy.
Brandis loads up on a big right hand but Shklyarskiy slips the punch.
Brandis misses with a takedown attempt
and Shklyarskiy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shklyarskiy leaves Brandis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Shklyarskiy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shklyarskiy dips to his left and cracks Brandis with an uppercut!
Brandis ducks under a wild hook from Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy dodges the punch combination from Brandis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandis misses with a double jab.
Brandis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shklyarskiy manages to avoid it.
A big right from Brandis misses.
Nice body punch from Brandis.
Brandis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shklyarskiy lands a glancing blow to the side of Brandis's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shklyarskiy. Brandis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shklyarskiy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brandis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shklyarskiy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brandis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Shklyarskiy. Those never looked like landing.
Brandis looks to land a combination but Shklyarskiy avoids it well.
Shklyarskiy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Edmund Shklyarskiy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shklyarskiy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brandis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brandis misses with a takedown attempt
and Shklyarskiy counters with a stiff right hand.
Edmund Shklyarskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fletch Brandis.
Shklyarskiy throws a lazy right hand but Brandis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brandis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shklyarskiy lands a jab to the nose.
Shklyarskiy throws an overhand right that lands on Brandis's shoulder, as Brandis tries to avoid the shot.
Shklyarskiy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brandis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shklyarskiy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shklyarskiy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Brandis misses with a takedown attempt - Shklyarskiy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shklyarskiy missing with a left hand there. Brandis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shklyarskiy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandis was well out of range. Poor timing from Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy throws a combination that misses
and Brandis counters with a stiff right hand.
Shklyarskiy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shklyarskiy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shklyarskiy throws a nice looking combination but Brandis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fletch Brandis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shklyarskiy swinging wildly here.
Brandis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brandis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shklyarskiy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shklyarskiy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Shklyarskiy just misses with a punch to the body.
Shklyarskiy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shklyarskiy wants it to stay on the feet.
Shklyarskiy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brandis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shklyarskiy slaps away a takedown attempt from Brandis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shklyarskiy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandis.
Brandis throws a looping overhand right but Shklyarskiy ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandis shoots for a double leg takedown but Shklyarskiy sprawls well. He's pushed Brandis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shklyarskiy looks to score with a jab to the body but Brandis is just out of range.
Shklyarskiy connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shklyarskiy throws a jab but it's blocked by Brandis.
Brandis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shklyarskiy lands with a nice body punch.
Brandis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shklyarskiy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brandis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shklyarskiy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brandiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shklyarskiy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brandis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shklyarskiy throws a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Brandis.
Shklyarskiy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandis.
Edmund Shklyarskiy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shklyarskiy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brandis can do to turn this around?
Brandis takes one on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edmund Shklyarskiy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shklyarskiy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edmund Shklyarskiy!
Edmund Shklyarskiy made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Fuck inbred alt right'.
Fletch Brandis was interviewed post fight and said 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Adamos (ranked 2584 p4p, 2864 weight class) and Yaya Kouame (ranked 340 p4p, 370 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adrian Adamos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yaya Kouame!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adamos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kouame's hands.
Adamos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kouame throws out the jab.
Kouame rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adamos counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kouame! Adamos lets Kouame back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Kouame is rocked!
Kouame throws an off balance right hand
and Adamos counters with a thumping low kick.
Kouame is still on wobbly legs! Can Adamos finish him?
Kouame is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Adamos doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Kouame crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Kouame's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adrian Adamos!
An out of breath Adrian Adamos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Cummings (ranked 1802 p4p, 2398 weight class) and Charles Mesquita (ranked 194 p4p, 248 weight class). Charles Mesquita told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Cummings!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mesquita misses with a double jab.
Cummings closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cummings tries to pull guard but Mesquita forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cummings is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mesquita is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cummings to the mat. Cummings regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Cummings is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Mesquita frees his head nicely. Oh but Cummings has switched to an armbar! Mesquita is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). David Cummings!
David Cummings is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, David Cummings thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toke Axelsen (ranked 1925 p4p, 2092 weight class) and Cestmir Cejka (ranked 264 p4p, 287 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toke Axelsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cestmir Cejka!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cejka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Axelsen.
Cejka has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cejka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Axelsen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cejka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Axelsen.
Cejka closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cejka scores with a shot to the body.
Cejka misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Axelsen misses the target.
Cejka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Axelsen drops his hands momentarily and Cejka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cejka ducks under a wild hook from Axelsen.
Cejka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Cejka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Axelsen moves out of range of the strikes.
Cejka misses with a left hand
and Axelsen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cejka's knee momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Cejka finds it's way through Axelsen's defenses.
Axelsen throws out a loose jab but Cejka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelsen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice jab there from Axelsen.
Nice defenses there by Cejka.
Axelsen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Axelsen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Axelsen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Axelsen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cejka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Axelsen scrambles back to his feet.
Cejka swings for the body but Axelsen moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsen misses with a hook. Cejka ducked under it nicely.
Cejka lands a right hook to the body.
Cejka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cejka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Axelsen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cejka cracks Axelsen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cejka throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Cejka throws a right and a left that Axelsen avoids nicely.
Cestmir Cejka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cejka misses with a few strikes there.
Cejka looks to score with a jab to the body but Axelsen is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Cejka.
Nice shot lands for Axelsen.
The crowd cheers as Cejka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Axelsen doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cejka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Axelsen.
Cejka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Axelsen slips under a jab.
Cejka ducks under a wild hook from Axelsen.
Axelsen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Axelsen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Axelsen misses with a hook. Cejka ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cejka throws a big shot that misses.
Cejka just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Cejka as he connects with a hook.
Cejka misses with a looping left.
Cejka slips a straight right by Axelsen.
Axelsen lands a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Cejka.
Donk. Cejka catches Axelsen right on the button with a cross.
Cejka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Axelsen throws out the jab.
Cejka throws the left hand but Axelsen avoids the punch easily.
Axelsen lands a nice looking body shot.
Axelsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cejka manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cejka. Axelsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Axelsen.
A big left from Cejka misses.
Axelsen lands a really nice looking cross but Cejka seems unphased.
Cejka looks to land a right hand but Axelsen moved out of range.
Cejka is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Axelsen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Cejka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Axelsen.
A telegraphed right hand from Cejka misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cejka misses with a wild body shot.
Axelsen throws a right hand that Cejka ducks under and follows up with a left that Cejka also avoids with ease.
Cejka scores with a hook to the body. Axelsen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Axelsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Axelsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Axelsen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Axelsen throws an overhand right that lands on Cejka's shoulder, as Cejka tries to avoid the shot.
Cejka throws a hook but Axelsen blocks it.
Axelsen throws a hook to the side of Cejka's head but Cejka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Axelsen misses with a body shot.
Axelsen slips a straight right by Cejka.
Cejka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Axelsen looks to throw the jab but Cejka is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Axelsen.
Cejka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cejka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Axelsen connects with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cejka misses with a hook
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axelsen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Cejka. Axelsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cejka throws a right and a left that Axelsen avoids nicely.
Cejka slips a straight right by Axelsen.
Axelsen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cejka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cejka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cejka throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cejka. Axelsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Axelsen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cejka throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cejka lands with an overhand left.
Cejka cracks Axelsen with an open hand slap.
Axelsen throws a good cross that connects.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Axelsen punishes Cejka's body with a nice straight punch.
Axelsen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Cejka.
Axelsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cejka throws out the jab.
Cejka misses with a straight right.
Axelsen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cestmir Cejka will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Cejka misses with a straight right.
Cejka throws a right hand that misses
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Cejka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Axelsen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Axelsen slips under a jab.
Cejka just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Axelsen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cestmir Cejka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Cejka misses its intended target.
Cejka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Axelsen blocks a jab.
Cejka throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Cejka catches Axelsen right on the button with a cross.
Cejka walks into a straight right hand from Axelsen.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cejka.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Axelsen lands a jab to Cejka's midsection.
Decent striking displayed by Axelsen there.
Nice uppercut there from Cejka.
Cejka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Axelsen.
Oooooh!!! Axelsen has knocked Cejka down with a huge combo! Axelsen steps away and waves a wobbly Cejka back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Cejka is rocked!
Cestmir Cejka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cejka misses with a lunging right hand
and Axelsen counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Toke Axelsen!
An out of breath Toke Axelsen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Otto McBean (ranked 1716 p4p, 2828 weight class) and Prince McVicker (ranked 106 p4p, 164 weight class). Otto McBean has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Otto McBean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Prince McVicker!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McVicker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McBean to score an easy takedown into full guard.
McVicker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McBean trying to control but McVicker is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McBean drops back, looking for a kneebar! McVicker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McVicker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McVicker!
McBean might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McBean is not content to let McVicker control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBean is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McVicker working the head and body with strikes.
McVicker working the body and head with strikes.
McBean is looking to reverse the position.
McBean dodges the ground and pound from McVicker.
McBean is trying to control McVicker's posture but McVicker avoids it.
McVicker in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from McVicker crashes against the mat.
McBean avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McVicker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBean prevents McVicker from improving position.
McVicker swings around for an armbar but McBean sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McVicker's guard.
McBean trying to control the position from guard on top but McVicker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McBean postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McVicker is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McBean, into his guard.
McVicker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVicker throws an elbow that misses. McBean uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McVicker's guard. Nice move by McBean!
McVicker wants to sweep but no luck.
McBean passes McVicker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McBean prevents McVicker from improving his position.
McBean looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McVicker tries to regain full guard. Instead though, McBean has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
McBean wants to control the pace but McVicker is squirming around nicely.
McBean is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McVicker has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McVicker!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McBean looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Prince McVicker will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McVicker is looking to clinch.
McBean uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McVicker.
McBean uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McVicker.
McBean moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McBean looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McBean dives in for a single leg takedown but McVicker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McVicker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McVicker pushes McBean back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from McVicker.
McVicker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McBean.
McVicker tries a body shot but McBean blocks it.
McVicker lands a shoulder strike.
McBean tries to pull guard but McVicker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McBean fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto McBean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McBean tries to pull guard but McVicker won't allow it.
McVicker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Otto McBean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McVicker fails in his attempt to clinch.
McVicker dives in and grabs McBean's left leg, looking for a takedown. McBean pushes down on McVicker's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McVicker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McBean.
McVicker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McVicker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McBean momentarily.
McVicker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McVicker shoots in looking for a takedown but McBean manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McVicker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McBean shoots in looking for a takedown but McVicker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McBean's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McBean tries to score a power double leg takedown but McVicker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McBean somewhat.
McVicker stuns McBean with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McBean closes the distance and clinches up with McVicker, looking for a takedown. McBean pushes McVicker against the cage but McVicker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jab from McVicker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McVicker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McBean backs up against the cage.
McVicker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McBean manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McVicker throws a jab but it's blocked by McBean.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horrible takedown attempt by McBean or perhaps it was just good defense by McVicker, which made it look bad.
McBean throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McVicker tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McBean is in McVicker's guard.
McVicker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McVicker is trying to keep McBean in close.
McBean drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McVicker dives on top into guard.
McVicker wants to pass the guard but McBean is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBean looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McVicker passes into side control.
The ground and pound from McVicker seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
McBean is looking to regain half guard here but McVicker keeps moving and retains side control.
McVicker is trying to get an arm triangle but McBean is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McVicker cracks McBean with a big elbow.
McBean gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McVicker trying to control from half guard but McBean is working away.
McBean keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McVicker trying to mount his opponent but McBean defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Prince McVicker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
McVicker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McBean shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McVicker is trying to defend but McBean finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McVicker wants to control but McBean is keeping busy.
McVicker is looking for a sweep. McBean is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBean wants to take a breather but McVicker is having none of it.
McVicker won't allow McBean to pass to mount.
McVicker trying to control but McBean postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBean is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Otto McBean overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McVicker is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute McBean jumps into side control!
McBean wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McVicker, who protects the arm well.
McBean is trying to get an arm triangle but McVicker is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McBean thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McVicker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McBean trying to control the action but McVicker is working from the bottom.
McBean is really struggling to control McVicker but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVicker is trying to escape the position but McBean is controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McBean fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McVicker sprawls well initially but McBean persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McVicker trying to hold on to McBean's head to control him but McBean postures up.
McVicker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McBean pulls his head out easily.
McVicker has a hand on McBean's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. McBean takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McVicker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Otto McBean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McBean moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, McVicker has worked his arm free - good work by McVicker!
McVicker tries to bench press McBean off him but McBean keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Otto McBean showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McVicker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Prince McVicker!
Our winner, Prince McVicker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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